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Celebrate Independence Day at Great Meadow on Sunday, July 2 with polo exhibitions, hat and tailgate contests, food trucks and a beer garden; face painting and old-fashioned games for kids (tug-a-war, corn hole, sack races, etc.); entertainment and, of course—fireworks. It’s a spectacular 374-acre setting.
Celebrate Independence Day at Great Meadow on Sunday, July 2 with an Extraordinary Fireworks Display Set to Music, Family Activities, Food Trucks, Airshow and More!
Event returns for its 34th year at the 374-acre park in a spectacular setting
THE PLAINS, Va., June 13, 2023—Great Meadow, located in Northern Virginia is bringing back its famous fireworks show and activities for the 34th year on Sunday, July 2. Gates open at 5 p.m. with family games—corn hole toss, sack races, face painting, tug-of war, additional games and entertainment. The Flying Circus will provide an exciting air show and there will be polo exhibitions and hat and tailgate competitions with prizes for the most creative. Bring a picnic or purchase food on site. There will be food trucks and a beer garden. The extraordinary fireworks display gets underway at dusk.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs (no umbrellas or tents, unless in reserved tailgate spaces.) Great Meadow, a beautiful 374-acre park is also known as the home of the Virginia Gold Cup races.
“We are excited to celebrate Independence Day early this year, before the actual Fourth, and be able to enjoy vintage planes in addition to our many other family-friendly activities,” said Natalie Epstein, chairman of the board at Great Meadow. “Great Meadow has become known as the perfect place to enjoy award-winning fireworks and our beautiful setting. This is a great venue for families, friends and neighbors to be able to get together outdoors.”
Great Meadow (5089 Old Tavern Rd., The Plains, Va. 20198) is located just 45 minutes west of Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. To get there from Washington, D.C., take I-66 west to The Plains exit (Exit 31.) Turn left at the end of the ramp onto The Plains Road (Route 245 south), follow signs to Great Meadow which will be on your left.
For more information on Great Meadow, visit www.greatmeadow.org.
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About Great Meadow
Great Meadow is a 374-acre equestrian event park located in the middle of Virginia’s finest horse community. The park was opened in 1984 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation with a mission to “preserve open space in service to the community and advance equestrian sport.” Founded by philanthropist Arthur “Nick” Arundel as a permanent home for the prestigious Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races, the property hosts numerous events that draw more than 200,000 through the gates each year to see steeplechase, polo, showjumpers, eventers, foot races, rocketry, cultural fairs and Independence Day fireworks. For more information visit www.greatmeadow.org.
Cost
$50How
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Advance tickets are discounted, tickets are higher at the gate.
General admission tickets are $50 per car (up to five passengers) in advance or $60 at the gate. Special tailgate packages, VIP passes and bus passes are also available. Go to www.gmjuly4th.com for information on tailgate packages and to purchase tickets in advance. Event is rain or shine, no refunds. Please leave pets at home.
